Practical Application of the Industry 4.0 Concept in aSteel Company

December 29, 2020

Industrial production is driven by global competition and the need to quickly adapt to ever-changing market requirements [1–3]. Modern production was built on the experiences of the first industrial revolution, streamlining the operations of manufacturing plants; the second revolution, introducing electricity to industry.

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